How To Fix WXP088 - Planning characteristic &3 is not intended for characteristic planning

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 088

• Message text: Planning characteristic &3 is not intended for characteristic planning

What causes this issue?

You have selected the enhancement "Characteristics Planning" for
planning layout &V2& (planning step &V1&). Characteristic &V3& for
which planning data is to be created, is not a classification system
characteristic.

System Response

The planning scenario cannot be activated due to the inconsistent data.

How to fix this error?

You have the following three possibilities:
In the details screen for planning layout &V2&, deactivate enhancement
"Characteristics Planning" .
In the details screen for the planning layout, enter a different
planning characteristics for which planning data is to be created.
On the "Special Planning Levels" screen, indicate that planning
characteristic &V3& is a classification system characteristic.
When you have done this, check the planning scenario again.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP088 - Planning characteristic &3 is not intended for characteristic planning ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WXP088: Planning characteristic &3 is not intended for characteristic planning
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message occurs when a characteristic that is not marked or intended for planning is used in a planning context, such as in a planning variant, planning profile, or planning layout. Essentially, the system detects that the characteristic you are trying to use for planning purposes is not flagged as a "planning characteristic" in the system settings.
  In SAP APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization) or SAP SCM (Supply Chain Management), characteristics used in planning must be explicitly defined and flagged as planning characteristics. If a characteristic is not set up correctly, the system issues this warning to prevent incorrect or unintended planning behavior.
  
  Detailed Cause:
  
  The characteristic (e.g., a product attribute, location, or any key figure dimension) is not marked as a planning characteristic in the system.
  The characteristic is used in a planning object or planning layout but is not intended for planning.
  This can happen if the characteristic was newly created and not properly configured.
  It may also occur if the characteristic is used in a planning variant or planning profile incorrectly.
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction where characteristics are maintained (e.g., /SAPAPO/CHAR for APO).
  Find the characteristic &3 (the actual characteristic name will be shown in the message).
  Verify if the characteristic is flagged as a planning characteristic.
  
  
  
  Mark Characteristic as Planning Characteristic:
  
  If the characteristic should be used for planning, mark it as a planning characteristic.
  This is usually done by setting the appropriate flag or attribute in the characteristic definition.
  For example, in APO, you can set the "Planning Characteristic" checkbox in the characteristic maintenance.
  
  
  
  Adjust Planning Variant or Profile:
  
  If the characteristic is not intended for planning, remove it from the planning variant, profile, or layout where it is currently used.
  Review the planning objects and ensure only valid planning characteristics are included.
  
  
  
  Transport and Consistency:
  
  After changes, transport the updated characteristic settings to the relevant systems.
  Run consistency checks if available to ensure no other planning objects are incorrectly configured.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  
  Where it occurs:
  
  This message typically appears during planning runs, planning layout creation, or when saving planning variants in SAP APO/SCM.
  
  
  Related Transactions / Tools:  
  
  /SAPAPO/CHAR - Characteristic maintenance  
  /SAPAPO/PLVAR - Planning variant maintenance  
  /SAPAPO/PLPROF - Planning profile maintenance  
  Planning layout maintenance transactions
  
  
  
  SAP Notes / Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to planning characteristics and planning variants if the problem persists. Sometimes, system patches or updates may affect characteristic behavior.
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Characteristic used in planning is not flagged as a planning characteristic.
  
  
  Effect
  Warning message WXP088 is issued; planning may not behave as expected.
  
  
  Solution
  Mark the characteristic as a planning characteristic or remove it from planning objects.
  
  
  Where to fix
  Characteristic maintenance (/SAPAPO/CHAR), planning variant/profile maintenance.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact characteristic name or context, I can help with more specific instructions.